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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.32, 4,202.19 and 954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.32, 4,202.19 and 954 is: 1,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.32 : 4,202.19 = 954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.32/4,202.19 = 954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.32x = 4,202.19 × 954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.32x = 4,008,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,889.26/2,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.05

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